{"product_id":"ktc-mustard-oil-4ltr","title":"KTC Mustard Oil 4 Liter","description":"\u003cp\u003eKTC Mustard Oil 4L is a large-format bottle of pure cold-pressed mustard seed oil — the pungent, characteristically sharp oil that is the defining cooking fat of North Indian, Bengali, and Punjabi cuisines, and an essential ingredient in pickles, chutneys, and marinades across the Indian subcontinent. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePure KTC Mustard Oil 4L Large-Format Cooking Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure cold-pressed mustard oil with characteristic pungent, sharp flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4L large-format bottle — excellent value for households that cook with mustard oil regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh smoke point makes it suitable for deep frying and high-heat cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKTC — trusted British-Indian brand for pure mustard oil widely used by South Asian communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat mustard oil to its smoke point before cooking to mellow its raw pungency — the oil becomes milder and more palatable when properly heated. Use as the base oil for Bengali fish preparations, Punjabi sarson ka saag, pickles, and marinades. Also excellent for tempering spices (tadka) in North Indian dal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does mustard oil smell so pungent?\u003c\/strong\u003e The pungency comes from allyl isothiocyanate — the same compound that gives mustard condiment its sharp kick. Heating the oil to smoking point deactivates this compound and makes the oil much milder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs KTC Mustard Oil labeled for external use only?\u003c\/strong\u003e In the US, mustard oil is regulated and some bottles carry an “for external use only” label due to FDA erucic acid regulations, even though it is widely consumed as a cooking oil in South Asian culinary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use mustard oil for pickling?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — mustard oil is the traditional pickling oil in Indian cuisine. Its natural antimicrobial properties help preserve pickles and its flavor pairs perfectly with mango, lime, and mixed pickle preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains mustard. Check label for the most current allergen information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001860268259,"sku":"61911833","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/5013635482184.jpg?v=1779727625","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/ktc-mustard-oil-4ltr","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}